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Covington
High School
Student Handbook
2020-2021
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Robert DeRoche………………………………….PrincipalDr. Robert De.Roche .........………..................... Principal
robert.deroche@stpsb.org COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE
http://covingtonhigh.stpsb.org
Mr. John Boudreaux……….....................Assistant Principal
The Covington High School Website is updated on a
john.boudreaux@stpsb.org
weekly basis. Visit the website to obtain information
regarding any aspect of the school. Convenient links
Mrs. Jennifer Clark………........................Assistant Principal
for important information are also included.
jennifer.clark@stpsb.org
SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Mrs. Joyce Davis………………………….Assistant Principal
School Phone Number 892-3422
joyce.davis@stpsb.org
Administrative Office Ext. 2000
Attendance/Student Services Ext. 2003
Mrs. Belinda Pennison………..................Assistant Principal
Agriculture Department Ext. 2025
belinda.pennison@stpsb.org
Counseling Department Ext. 2015
Gymnasium Office Ext. 2013
Mr. Donald Mathies……Admin. Assistant/Athletic Director
School Library Ext. 2021
donald.mathies@stpsb.org
School Nurse Ext. 2020
Special Education Department Ext. 2026
COUNSELING STAFF 504/SAT Chairperson Ext. 2031
Mrs. Alice Broussard, Senior Counselor Football Field House 892-2256
alice.broussard@stpsb.org Choral Department 893-9843
Cafeteria 892-2407
Mrs. Kristen Thames, Junior Counselor
NJROTC 867-9263
kristen.thames@stpsb.org
Mrs. Adrienne Brown, Sophomore Counselor
adrienne.brown@stpsb.org
Mrs. Heather Stewart, Freshmen Counselor
heather.stewart@stpsb.org
Mrs. Emily Madden, LCP; Mental Health Provider
emily.madden@stpsb.org
SUPPORT AND SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Mrs. Melissa Babin, Special Education Coordinator melissa.babin@stpsb.org
Ms. Mary Koepp, Dual Enrollment Coordinator and School-To-Work Coordinator mary.koepp@stpsb.org
Mrs. Sarah Walters, 504/SAT Coordinator sarah.walters2@stpsb.org
Mrs. Rhonda Buisson, Attendance Secretary and Student Services Coordinator rhonda.buisson@stpsb.org
Mrs. Angel Carriles, Counseling Secretary, Registrar and KIT Coordinator angel.carriles@stpsb.org
Mrs. Bridget Estes, School Bookkeeper and Administrative Secretary bridget.estes@stpsb.org
Mrs. Marla Pike, Front Office and Administrative Secretary marla.pike@stpsb.orgTable of Contents Covington High School’s Mission, Vision, and Elastic Clause Statements ............................................................................ 3 Parental Involvement Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Education of Children and Youth in Homeless Situations ...................................................................................................... 4 Academic Support…………… ........……………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Accidents ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Arrival /Departure .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Attendance Policies and Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………….………4 Bookbags Buses ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Campus - Student Accessible Areas ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Checkout Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Closed Campus ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Dances .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Deliveries to Campus…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .................…7 Discipline & Misconduct Policies/Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 8 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Electronic Devices ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Exams ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Extracurricular and Co-Curricula Eligibility............................................................................................................................ 13 Fees & PaySchools Online Payment Info ............................................................................................................................. 13 Field Trips.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Financial Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Fire and Emergency Drills ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Food Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… .... 14 Graduation............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Hall Passes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Honor Roll ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Library/Technology Center .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Parking & Driving .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Positive Behavior Support ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 School Counseling ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Short Day .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Student Identification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Student Medication Policies and Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Textbooks ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Visitors ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Quick Reference Info: Grading Scale........................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Student Classification Information......................................................................................................................................... 17
MISSION child’s teachers, and gain an understanding of the
Covington High School’s students will be life-long learners academic and behavioral expectations of
and productive citizens in the global community. scheduled courses.
Parents have access to JPAMS to stay abreast of
their child’s grades and attendance. Parents may
VISION contact the front office to retrieve access codes.
Covington High School offers its students a safe learning Each year our Guidance department provides
environment and comprehensive educational opportunities individual class meetings for parents. During these
to realize their full academic, personal, occupational, and meetings, information pertaining to students of
societal potential. Teachers and students have access to the appropriate class is provided that gives the
technology-enriched instructional materials in order to overall academic expectations for the current year
provide meaningful learning opportunities. The and requirements for the years beyond.
community, educators, students, and families work in Each year, parents play an integral role in the
partnership to promote education as a valuable scheduling process. Students, assisted by a
commodity. guidance counselor, choose from a variety of
course offerings. Information regarding post-
ELASTIC CLAUSE secondary opportunities is provided so that
The Covington High School student handbook does not students and parents can make informed
include everything that may possibly happen during the decisions. Students, with assistance from their
school year. If any situation not specifically covered should parent and a counselor, update their five-year plan.
arise, the administration and staff will make every effort to Information regarding attendance and discipline is
act fairly and quickly to resolve the issue and communicate communicated frequently with parents so that
with the parents in a timely manner. The best interest of input can be used to make important decisions.
the student, school, and community will be greatly Parents are an integral part of committee meetings
considered in handling each event. Each situation is such as S.A.T., 504, and/or I.E.P. meetings, where
different and all situations will be handled on an individual important decisions are made in order to provide
basis. Administration reserves the right to determine final educational services to assist their child in learning.
decision along with clarity of any situation which may not Covington High strives to have meaningful parent
be specifically stated in handbook. We sincerely hope that participation in decision-making as related to the
each one of you will have a successful and enjoyable school daily educational process. Parents are encouraged
year. Please take the time to know the policies and to be an active member of the P.T.S.A. and any
procedures that you are expected to follow. This way, other committees/clubs where decisions directly
potential issues can be avoided. If you have questions or impact the climate and culture.
concerns please contact Covington High School and we will The following list provides helpful opportunities for parents
assist you as quickly as we can. to assist the school and more importantly to assist each
student.
Sending the student to school on time each day,
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT encouraging regular attendance and cooperating
Parental involvement is integral to the success of CHS and with all school regulations.
to the success of individual students. We are so thankful for Instilling politeness as well as respect for
the support of our parents and community members. We administration, teachers, school employees, and
are all partners in the education process in order for fellow students.
student learning to be achieved at high levels. Making sure that all financial responsibilities to the
CHS encourages parents to be actively involved in their school are resolved.
student’s education. Even though high school students are Cooperating with the administration and staff in
moving toward independence it is vitally important that solving disciplinary problems.
parents remain aware of and involved in their student’s Scheduling doctor, dentist, and other appointments
learning. The faculty, staff, and administration of for the student outside school hours whenever
Covington High School is dedicated to providing each possible.
parent the information and support to be a full partner in Setting aside time for study at home.
assisting with their child’s learning. Helping the child in the selection of friends.
Listed below are a variety of ways in which Covington High Sending the student to school each day in compliance
attempts to provide two-way meaningful communication with the STPSB and Covington High dress code.
with parents regarding their child’s academic success: Encouraging good reading and the frequent use of
Covington High hosts class orientations prior to library and technology resources.
school starting to share schedules and information. Encouraging your student to become involved in
An Open House is hosted every August where all school activities and attend activities in which your
parents are invited to visit the school, meet their student participates.
-3-Vehicles enter the campus from Ronald Reagan Highway
EDUCATION OF CHILDREN & YOUTH HOMELESS (Hwy 190) on East Stadium (Lion) Drive, proceed around to
West Stadium Drive and exit the Campus back on Ronald
SITUATIONS Reagan Highway (Hwy 190). Students are dropped off in
The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law passed in 1987 to
the morning and picked up in the afternoon between the
help people experiencing homelessness. The Act requires
baseball stadium and auditorium. For the safety of our
states and school districts to make sure students in
students, please be very cautious and follow the directions
homeless situations can attend and succeed in school. The
of the person(s) directing traffic by the Auditorium. The
McKinney-Vento Act applies to all children and youth who
front parking lot is for buses and staff/visitors only. No
do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime
students are to be dropped off or picked up in this area.
residence, including all children who are living in the
For the safety of our students, traffic is one way in the
following situations:
morning and afternoon. The Covington Police Department
Doubled-up housing with other families or friends provides traffic control in the morning and afternoons as a
because they lost their home or their family is courtesy to Covington High School.
having temporary financial problems All students are expected to arrive to school in a timely
Living in a motel/hotel because of economic manner. Students should take into consideration distance
hardship or loss of housing traveled and traffic patterns in making their decision on the
Living in an emergency or transitional shelter, best time to leave home. Students who arrive after the first
domestic violence shelter, or in a hour tardy bell must report to the Attendance & Student
runaway/homeless youth shelter Services Office to check in.
Living in a vehicle of any kind; campground without
running water and/or electricity; abandoned ATTENDANCE: ABSENCE &TARDIES
building; substandard housing; bus/train station The State of Louisiana requires that all children from their
Abandoned in a hospital seventh to their eighteenth birthdays must attend a public
school or private day school or must participate in an
Children and youth in homeless situations have the right to approved home study program. Any student at or above
the following: the compulsory attendance age who has excessive
Attend and succeed in school no matter where absences may be dropped from school with principal
they live or how long they have lived there recommendation.
Enroll in a school despite the lack of a permanent School attendance is imperative, not only to satisfy
address or lack of school and immunization requirements of the law but to help ensure student
records or birth certificates and other documents achievement and success. As per State policy, St. Tammany
Receive services comparable to those offered to Parish Public schools are responsible for enforcing the
non-homeless children and youth following requirements:
Get transportation to school, if feasible Students are expected to be in attendance every
Access educationally related support services student activity day scheduled by the St. Tammany
Should you or your child meet these qualifications; please Parish School Board.
contact your school’s main office or guidance office to Schools must administer attendance regulations in
complete a form for consideration. accordance with State and locally adopted policies.
In order to be eligible to receive credit for courses
passed, high school students may not miss more
ACADEMIC SUPPORT than five (5) days of non-exempted excused
Academic Remediation/Academic Clinic: Covington High absences (parent notes), unexcused absences,
offers free assistance to students in need. The schedule and and/or suspensions per semester, per class period.
Students participating in school sponsored
times are subject to change based on availability and staff.
activities/field trips that necessitate their being
Please see website for up to date schedule. away from school shall be considered to be
present and shall be given the opportunity to make
ACCIDENTS up work.
Students who exceed the five (5) days of non-
Any accident that occurs on school premises must be
exempted excused absences (parent notes),
reported to the school administration immediately, so that unexcused absences, and/or suspensions per
an incident report can be completed. Covington High has semester, per class period are subject to seat time
no financial responsibility for accidents that occur. recovery in order to earn credit. It is imperative
that students monitor their absences and attend
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE - PARENT DROP OFF & PICK UP seat time as necessary to avoid credit denial.
-4- Upon the student’s 7th tardy to school each absence will result in the student not being able to make up
quarter, the student will be sent straight to ISS missed coursework, and zeros for that work will be given.
each tardy thereafter. These absences count against the student when
determining whether the student meets attendance
requirements.
TYPES OF ABSENCES
There are four types of absences a student may obtain:
TYPE FOUR: SUSPENSIONS
TYPE ONE: EXEMPTED, EXCUSED ABSENCES
These are non-exempted absences. Students are allowed
Exempted, excused absences are those that allow the
to make up work when suspended from school. The value
student to make up work missed and will not be counted
of the work is up to but not exceeding 67 % of any
against students in determining whether a student meets
coursework. These absences count against the student
attendance requirements. There is no limit to the amount
when determining whether the student meets attendance
of exempted, excused absences a student can incur.
requirements.
The exempted, excused absences are defined in the
A student shall be considered habitually absent to school
attendance policy as the following:
after the fifth occurrence within a semester. The
Extended personal physical or emotional illness as
administration will report students considered habitually
verified by a physician or nurse practitioner
absent to the Supervisor of the Child Welfare and
licensed in the state.
Attendance office.
Extended hospital stay as verified by a physician or
TARDIES
nurse practitioner licensed in the state.
Tardies to SCHOOL vs tardies to CLASS:
Extended recuperation from an accident as verified Tardies to SCHOOL encompass any time the student checks
by a physician or nurse practitioner licensed in the in for the first time after the 1st hour tardy bell. Discipline
state. begins after three unexcused tardies to school.
Extended contagious disease within a family in Tardies to CLASS encompass any time the student is late for
which a student is absent as verified by a dentist or classes 2 through 7 which exceeds the five minute
physician licensed in the state. between-class passing allotment. Discipline issued from 1st
Observance of special and recognized holidays of tardy to class and escalates accordingly.
the student’s own faith with documentation Student receive a maximum of three (3) tardies to
provided. school per semester regardless of the reason.
Visitation with a parent who is a member of the Excused or unexcused will not be determined and
United States Armed Forces or the National Guard no consequence will be administered but the
of a state and such parent has been called to duty tardy will be documented.
for or is on leave from overseas deployment to a On the 4th tardy to SCHOOL for the semester, the
combat zone or combat support posting with student will receive a Morning Detention.
proper documentation. These absences shall not On the 5th tardy to SCHOOL for the semester, the
exceed five days per school year. student will receive a Friday Detention.
Travel for educational purposes. These absences On the 6th tardy to SCHOOL for the semester, the
must be approved prior to the travel with the student will receive an In School Suspension and
supporting documentation submitted to the loss of driving privileges.
principal. Verification of the educational On the 7th tardy and higher, students will be sent
experience must be submitted upon return to immediately to the ISS room
school. A student shall be considered habitually tardy to school
Death in the immediate family with after the seventh occurrence within a semester. The
documentation. These absences shall not exceed administration will report students considered habitually
five days. tardy to the Supervisor of the Child Welfare and Attendance
National catastrophe and/or disaster. office.
TYPE TWO: NON-EXEMPTED, EXCUSED ABSENCES (PARENT NOTES)
Non-exempted, excused absences are those incurred due ABSENCES PROCEDURES
to personal illness or serious illness in the family or Excuses for all absences must be presented in writing
extenuating circumstances documented by parental notes. whether a doctor’s note or parent’s note to the Discipline
These absences allow the student to make up work missed and Attendance Office (Student Services) within two (2)
but do count against the student when determining days of the absence. The note must include the student’s
whether the student meets attendance requirements. full name, days of absence, reason for absence and/or
TYPE THREE: UNEXCUSED ABSENCES doctor’s verification, parent/guardian signature and date of
Unexcused absences are absences where a note is not signature. Failure to send the note within two days of the
provided to the school, when a note is provided outside of absence will result in the student not being able to make up
the specified time, or fails to meet the criteria to be missed coursework, and zeros for that work will be given.
excused. Failure to send the note within two days of the
-5-When a student accumulates three (3) absences in a any time. During P.E., it is the responsibility of the student
semester which include non-exempted excused, to secure their book bag and/or valuables or not bring them
unexcused, and/or suspensions, notification will be made to at all. Book bags are not allowed on desks or cafeteria
the parents/guardians. After the fifth (5) absence in a tables.
semester which includes non-exempted excused,
unexcused, and/or suspensions, the student will be
reported as a truant child to the Supervisor of Child Welfare BUSES
and Attendance and will need to attend seat time for to The driver of the bus has complete responsibility for the
avoid credit denial. bus and for the students. Students should be respectful at
School work missed for exempted excused, non-exempted all times to the bus driver and adhere to their instructions.
excused, and/or suspensions must be made up immediately The bus and bus stop are considered extensions of school
upon returning to school. Work completed after an grounds and students are responsible for behavior at these
unexcused absence will not earn credit if a note is note locations as well.
brought in to student services. The make-up period is equal Any student who wants to transfer buses for one day must
to the number of days missed. Responsibility for getting have a parent note to the Attendance/Discipline Office
missed assignments and information and making up the before school to be verified during the day. Once verified,
work lies entirely with the student. The student should administration will sign the note and the student is to give
make appointments with the teachers, ascertain what work it to their bus driver. Students will not be allowed to ride
has to be made up, and set up a schedule for its any bus other than their assigned one if parent permission
completion. Long-term assignments are required to be is not verified. Note must include student and parent
turned in on the due date regardless of the reason for name, address, parent contact information.
absence. A long-term assignment is defined as an
assignment assigned at least two weeks prior to the due CAMPUS – STUDENT ACCESSIBLE AREAS
date. School Hours – 6:55 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Students are not
SEAT TIME RECOVERY REQUIREMENT allowed to be on campus before or after school hours
Students in danger of failing due to excessive absences may unless directly authorized/supervised by school personnel.
be allowed to make up missed seat time. Seat time Students are NOT to congregate on campus before/after
recovery is held outside of the student’s regular school day school hours. Students must be under the direct
hours. The makeup sessions must be completed before the supervision of a sponsor or coach. Students not
end of the current semester. Students should see their participating in an extra-curricular club or organization are
teachers for coursework to be completed during the seat considered loitering. The school is NOT responsible for
time. No cell phone usage or sleeping allowed during seat students who are on campus before/after school hours
time recovery. without permission. Students are NOT to congregate in
Seat time options include: parking lot or remain in their personal vehicle upon arrival
Friday School (3-6p.m. on Fridays) at school.
Morning Detention room (if not assigned for The following areas are off limits to students at all times
discipline) without administrative approval:
After last daily scheduled class for short day Student parking lot-student shall park and exit
seniors vehicle immediately to enter campus
Teacher tutoring before/after school, lunch break. Teacher parking lot
APPEAL PROCESS Field house parking lot
To make an appeal to the Child Welfare and Attendance Faculty lounge
Office, a parent must provide all appropriate Tennis Courts
documentation within ten (10) days following the end of Administrative office area (unless called by staff)
each semester. The following areas are off limits and require a teacher’s
TRUANCY written permission to be in these areas during the
Parents will receive notification of the State truancy policy designated times:
at the beginning of the school year. Any juvenile student Before School: The Commons and the four
who is habitually absent or tardy from school will be hallways (both 100s and both 200s)
reported as a truant child to the Supervisor of Child Welfare Before School & Lunch: The back gym hallway
and Attendance, the family and/or juvenile court according Before School & Lunch: 800’s and field house
to the provisions of Louisiana Children’s Code regarding Before School & Lunch: Any teacher’s classroom
families in need of services. The following areas are open to students before school:
Area between science building and main building
BOOKBAGS The two outside covered areas – the one near the
The school takes NO responsibility for book bags or their 500 wing and the one near the cafeteria
contents. Book bags should never be left unattended at West/Cafeteria breezeway area
-6- Library of the ramifications of being habitually absent,
The following areas are open to students during lunch: habitually tardy, and/or habitually checked out.
The two outside covered areas – the one near the Credit denial may occur if check outs cause more
500 wing and the one near the cafeteria than 5 unexcused absences per class period.
Area between science building and main building The day the student returns after the checkout, the student
Southwest Grounds will present a written note. (See Attendance Policy) If a
West/Cafeteria breezeway area student returns to school the same day after checking out,
Library they must go through the Attendance & Discipline Office to
NO STANDING ZONES check in. Notes from home requesting a student to check
Between classes, all areas inside and outside the building out will not be accepted. The administration reserves the
are NO STANDING ZONES. Students will not be allowed to right to require parent pick-up if the student’s check-outs
stand against walls or congregate in any area once the 7:24 become excessive. On any exam day or a day before a
a.m. bell rings. Between classes, all students must be school holiday, a student can only be checked out if the
moving at all times staying to the right of the hallway in the parent comes to the school. Phone call checkouts will not
direction for which they are traveling. be accepted on these days. The office will not interrupt an
exam in process to check out a student.
CHECK OUT PROCEDURES
Covington High School has a closed campus policy. Once CLOSED CAMPUS
students have arrived on school property, they may not Covington High School is a closed campus. Being on
leave unless they check out through the campus without correctly following the check-in
Attendance/Student Services Office. Students are procedures, leaving the campus without correctly following
considered “on school property” once they arrive at a bus checkout procedures or acquiring office permission will
stop until they arrive home (if they ride a bus). If students result in disciplinary action. Students are not allowed to
are driving, school property begins at the entrance to both leave campus for lunch. Students are not allowed to go to
Lion Drive and Stadium Drive and includes activity inside the parking lots at any time without administrative
personal vehicle if on campus. approval. School personnel will not accept deliveries of
Students are not to report to the Attendance & gifts/food of any kind to students.
Student Services Office or to the Front Office to
initiate the checkout.
If a student is ill, they must inform their classroom DANCES
teacher. The classroom teacher will call the All dances are lock-ins. Lock-ins will have a start time
Attendance Office and request for student to be (usually one hour after beginning time of dance) and end
seen by the nurse. If nurse is not available, an time (30 minutes prior to ending time of dance except for
alternative assessment will be made by student prom). The start time for lock-in means that all students
services and/or other medical professionals on planning to attend the dance must be present or will not be
campus or parent will be called. Students will allowed to enter the dance. Students may not leave the
remain in class or in the “sick” room until officially dance once they have entered the dance. Students will be
checked out by the office. If a parent cannot be allowed to leave at the end time of the Lock-in. No student
contacted, the student will be notified and is to may leave the dance prior to the end of the Lock-in except
remain in school. if the parent comes to pick up the students. Dates/Times of
Only parents or authorized guardians are given school dances will be advertised at school and on the
permission to check out a student. school website. In order to purchase a ticket, students must
Parents/guardians must contact the Attendance & have a completed dance contract on file for the school year.
Student Services Office for checkout to be Date passes are required for each dance in order to bring an
completed. out of school date. These are to be turned in to the front
Students who check out must report to student office.
services and scan their ID to be checked out in the
computer. A student who is checked out MUST Students must present their Covington High School
REPORT TO STUDENT SERVICES BEFORE LEAVING ID to enter dances. Non-Covington High dates must
CAMPUS. present a valid I.D. to enter and must have an
approved date pass on file.
Students who check out and miss classes are to
No passes will be issued to anyone under the age of
follow the Attendance Policy for missing classes.
14 (unless a CHS student) or over the age of 20.
Excessively checking out a student in order to
Tickets must be purchased in advanced.
avoid the end of school day traffic is not an Any student with an outstanding financial obligation,
appropriate reason for checking out. A parent an out of school suspension offense, multiple in
conference will be conducted with school school suspensions, or excessive absences or tardies
administration to inform the parent and student
-7-for the current semester will not be allowed to attend behavior offenses after four that would merit
the dance. Friday Detention will result in ISS or suspension.
All dance attendees will adhere to a dress code c. Students must bring books, writing tools, and
accordingly. Before purchasing your outfit, check assignments to Friday Detention.
the dress code to ensure compliance. Dresses are d. Conflicts with jobs held by the student will not be
NEVER to be shorter than fingertip length, NEVER considered in scheduling Friday Detention. A
show excessive cleavage and undergarments, nor student who does not serve assigned Friday
should the back be exposed below waistline. Dresses
Detention will be issued ISS or suspended.
shall not have a slit that goes higher that fingertip
e. Misbehavior in Friday Detention will result in
length. No bandanas/do rags/hats.
suspension. No food or drink, no cell phones, no
Appropriate behavior is expected of all who attend
sleeping.
dances. Inappropriate displays of affections may
result in a parent phone call, disciplinary action, In-School Suspension/Support (ISS):
and/or dismissal from the dance. a. Usually one to three days;
Administration reserves the right to deny entry or b. Student will be excluded from regular classes and
ticket sale to students. will report to the ISS room.
Students who do not drive should be picked up promptly at c. Student must bring all textbooks. Student must
the scheduled time for the dance to end. Any students complete work in the ISS room in order to receive
attending a dance that are not picked up within 15 minutes of full credit and cooperate with ISS facilitator for
the end of the dance will not be allowed to attend the next given ISS time. No food/drink/cell phones/sleeping.
dance. d. Misbehavior or non-compliance in ISS will result in
a repeat day in ISS or an out of school suspension.
DELIVERIES TO CAMPUS e. Our school site behavior interventionist will go in
A classroom will not be interrupted to give a message to a and meet with students in the morning to assist
student. Balloons, flowers and gifts will not be accepted by them in identifying acceptable replacement
the school for delivery to students. No food deliveries will behaviors.
be accepted. Suspension:
a. Typically one to three days out of school; could go
as high as five days for a major fighting event.
DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES b. These are considered unexcused absences;
The Covington High School discipline plan has been student receives partial credit for work missed
established to promote desirable student conduct and (67% of the value) if and only if, he/she makes up
behavior. CHS administration reserves the right to consider the work in allotted timeframe upon return.
the academic placement, attitude, age, pattern of c. Parent-student-administrator conference required
misconduct, degree of cooperation and any other prior to student’s return to classes. This can be
aggravating or mitigating circumstances before taking held upon initial issuance of discipline and face to
disciplinary action. Our school resource officer will also be face meeting with parent/guardian is preferred.
involved in any major discipline events. d. Student is not allowed on school campus or to
Discipline Consequences Explained: participate in extracurricular activities during
Teacher Assigned Detentions: suspension.
a. Held before school, after school, or lunch in Recommendation for Expulsion:
teacher classroom or duty spot. a. This recommendation is submitted to the Senior
b. This is a classroom management consequence Supervisor of Administration at Central Office.
that teachers may opt to use in an effort to b. Hearing will be scheduled between student,
correct misbehaviors prior to elevating parent, school site administrator, and senior
student to a major discipline infraction. supervisor and held at Harrison Curriculum Center
Morning Detention: or other designated location.
a. 6:55-7:25 in detention room (location TBD) c. Expulsion recommendations are made at school
b. Issued for misbehavior that is not serious or site but final decision is determined by St.
chronic enough to merit Friday Detention. No Tammany Parish School Board Senior Supervisor.
food or drink, no cell phones, no sleeping. Placement in alternative setting or return to school
Friday Detention: site after hearing will be contingent upon decision
a. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on campus in designated of supervisor and/or School Board members.
room. Student must report to detention room d. This recommendation is reserved for severe
promptly at 3:00 p.m. If student is late, he/she will offenses or elevation of consequences based on
be considered a no-show and escalated discipline discipline history.
will ensue. Types of Misconduct:
b. Student may be scheduled for four (4) Friday Acts of misconduct listed here are those classified as
Detentions throughout the school year. Additional inappropriate student behaviors in the classroom or on the
-8-school grounds and those behaviors that disrupt the also considered off limits. Additionally, students
orderly educational process in the school or on the school violating off limit areas may be arrested by the
grounds. These are listed under Groups 1, 2, 3 of the St. Covington Police Department for criminal mischief
Tammany Parish Handbook on Attendance, Discipline, and and/or criminal trespassing.
Student Records.
GROUP 1, 2, OR 3 MISCONDUCT & CONSEQUENCES Leaving Class, Campus or Other Location w/o
Classroom Misbehavior – ranges from teacher held Permission - ranges from one Friday Detention to
detention and parental contact to Friday Detention suspension. Once a student arrives on campus,
depending upon how severe or chronic the regardless of the time, he/she may not leave
misbehavior. campus unless they have officially checked out of
school. This includes bus riders.
Willful Disobedience – ranges from teacher held
detention and parental contact to suspension Dress Code Violation (if student cannot correct and
depending upon how severe or chronic the become compliant, he/she will remain in ISS)
misbehavior. First offense - documented reprimand and required
compliance
Possession/Use of Tobacco, Tobacco Paraphernalia, Second offense - morning detention (6:55 – 7:25)
Look-Alike Tobacco Products, E-cigarettes, Vaping and required compliance
Devices, Lighter/Matches, Smokeless Tobacco, Third offense – Friday Detention (3:00 – 6:00) and
Nicotine packs, or any rig that allows for inhalation required compliance
of substance Fourth offense –ISS and required compliance
First offense –ISS/Suspension/Second Chance Fifth offense – continue to advance on discipline
Program ladder and required compliance
Second offense – Suspension
Additional offenses – Disrespect to Teacher/Staff – ranges from teacher
Suspension/Recommendation for Expulsion held detention and parental contact to suspension
depending upon how severe or chronic the
Off Limit Area Violation – ranges from Friday misbehavior.
Detention to suspension. Due to the large size of
the CHS campus, it is necessary to limit students to Forgery; Cheating; Lying to school personnel or
those areas which are regularly supervised. other adults on campus; - consequences for this
Students should use the restrooms between type of misbehavior range from reprimand to
classes and during lunch. Students are discouraged suspension depending upon the exact nature and
from using the restroom during class and this seriousness of the offense, the pattern of
should not become a habit. Being out of class misconduct, and any other mitigating factors.
decreases the amount of time students have to Plagiarism is cheating.
learn. Following afternoon dismissal students are Forgery/Lying:
to exit the campus by 3:00 pm. Students that do a. First offense - Friday Detention
not drive or ride the bus must be picked up from b. Second offense – Suspension
school by 3:00 or at least have a parent in car-line Cheating
waiting prior to 3:00 p.m. Students may remain on a. First offense on exam or major
campus in the afternoon only for activities that are test/project = zero & Friday Detention;
under the direct supervision of a faculty member. quiz or homework = zero & teacher
At the conclusion of the activity students should assigned consequences; parent
leave the campus immediately. Students not under notification
direct supervision that remain on campus, after b. Second offense-exam or major
school or after an activity, will be subject to test/project = zero & suspension; quiz
disciplinary action. Off limit areas include CHS or homework= zero & Friday
tennis courts, inside school buildings without Detention.
supervision/permission outside of school hours, Violation of test protocol, including the use of cell
football stadium/fieldhouse area, 800 wing phones, I-pods & similar electronic devices, by a
classrooms, ROTC areas. All parking lots and roads student who is taking a test is a serious violation
are off limit to students during the day unless and will result in the same academic & disciplinary
under the direct supervision of a teacher or with consequences as cheating. This type of violation
administrative permission. Students riding the bus can disrupt the testing environment and may place
to school are not allowed to meet students in the the integrity of the test in jeopardy. Testing
parking lot. All remote areas and unsupervised protocol remains in place as long as any single
areas of the campus not specifically mentioned are
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level.
Stealing and/or Possession of Stolen Property – Up **Parents/guardian trying to contact student via
to 3 day suspension [Note: Students may not open cell phone during school hours or vice versa is not
or go through the belongings of others without an acceptable excuse for cell phone use. Parents
specific permission from the owner.] This type of who need to contact their child at school are asked
action will be considered attempted theft. to call 892-3422 and notify student services. Parents
Consequences range from Friday Detention to should not call or send messages to their child’s cell
suspension. Theft can result in arrest by Covington phone during school hours. Students using their
Police Department and chronic theft could result in phones will be held accountable even if they are
recommendation for expulsion. communicating with their parents.**
It is not the responsibility of CHS to investigate
Possession/Use of Cell Phone, Ear buds, or any reports of missing electronic devices such as cell
unauthorized electronic device – Cell phones, I- phones, I-Pads, earbuds, laptops, or other similar
pods, and similar electronic devices can be a contraband that are brought to school by
serious disruption to the learning environment. students. Reports of missing electronic devices will
Louisiana Law Revised Statute 17:239 prohibits any be forwarded to the School Resource Officer and
student, unless authorized by the Principal or their the school is under no obligation to search for
designee, from using any electronic them.
telecommunication device in any school building or
school grounds or in any school bus. Students shall Defacing or Destroying Property/Vandalism/Pranks
be allowed to possess a telecommunication device – depending on the severity of the offense the
(cell phone) on a school campus during the students will be required to make restitution
instructional day provided the device is powered and/or pay a fine or clean-up fee. Students may
OFF and completely stowed away and not in use. also be issued Friday Detention, suspension, or be
THIS INCLUDES EARBUDS and EARPHONES. The recommended for expulsion.
normal school day begins when a student arrives
on campus and ends following the last period Unauthorized/Misuse of Technology – ranges from
dismissal bell. Electronic devices will only be Friday Detention to suspension/potential loss of
returned to the parent or guardian after school technology privileges for the remainder of the
hours (2:41 – 3:30) on the day confiscated. After year.
the initial day of confiscation, the electronic device
can be returned to the parent during school hours. Public Displays of Affection – kissing, prolonged
For all offenses after the first offense the embraces, inappropriate body contact, grabbing,
confiscated item will only be returned to the etc are inappropriate in the school setting.
parent/guardian. Progressive consequences will be Consequences begin with a warning/parent
followed as listed below: notification and then up the discipline ladder.
Possession:
a. First offense - item taken and warning (teacher Using or Publishing Profane, Obscene, Indecent or
can return to student at end of class or give to Immoral, Libelous or Offensive Language, Including
front office to return at end of the day) Racial Slurs, and/or Gestures – Profanity is
b. Second offense - item taken and before school considered inappropriate behavior anytime on the
detention (6:55 – 7:25) school campus or school activity. Indiscriminate
c. Third offense - item taken and profanity could result in a Friday Detention on a 1st
Friday Detention Offense. Profanity directed at an individual will
d. Additional offenses – ISS or Suspension result in higher discipline. Consequence ranges
Use or Related Disruption – A cell phone or other from Friday Detention to suspension.
electronic device that is visible is considered in use.
A cell phone that rings during class is considered a Bullying – Bullying and cyber-bullying are forms of
disruption. Students are expected to give a cell aggression and will not be tolerated. Bullying
phone to a teacher/administrator when requested. involves conduct that is hurtful to others both face
If the student does not comply with the request to to face and/or via electronic means to include
turn over device, the discipline consequences listed social media. It happens when a person is
above will increase substantially and student will be subjected to intentional, unwanted, and
immediately removed to the ISS room for the day. unprovoked hurtful actions. It can be physical,
For any violation that is deemed to be egregious in verbal, emotional, or sexual in nature. Allegations
nature, videoing or photographing other students, of bullying will be promptly investigated. Bullying is
or is disruptive to the school, the discipline
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are found to be accurate, consequences will be following infractions and disciplinary actions for behaviors
issued depending on the severity of the bullying. are listed under Groups 4 and 5 and are detailed more
Consequences could be at any level on the specifically in the St. Tammany Parish School Board district
discipline ladder ranging from a reprimand to a handbook.
recommendation for expulsion. Victims of bullying GROUP 4:
should clearly tell the bully to stop. If bullying These acts of misconduct include those student behaviors
persists then the victim should report the problem that very seriously disrupt the orderly educational process.
immediately to a teacher or an administrator. The In most cases, these behaviors also are illegal. Behaviors in
victim should also tell their parents. It is helpful for group four include the following:
the victim to make a written record of the 4-1Assault8
incident(s) including date(s), time(s), place(s), 4-2Extortion
witness(es), and the name of the bully or bullies. 4-3 Fighting - more than two (2) people9
Bullying is covered in greater detail in the St. 4-4 Inciting or participation in a riot
Tammany Parish District Handbook for Students 4-5 Intentional disrespect and aggression
and Parents. 4-6 Persisting in serious acts of disobedience or misconduct
4-7 Possession, use, or delivery of fireworks
Physical Fight – Any student participating in a fight 4-8 Sexual harassment
will be suspended out of school for an amount of 4-9 Theft or possession of stolen property
days to be determined by qualifying circumstances. 4-10 Threatening faculty member or school personnel and
Proper steps to help avoid fights include notifying students8
the administration of potential problems and 4-11 Use of intimidation, coercion, or force
avoidance of verbal altercations. Walking away 4-12 Vandalism/criminal damage to property
from the situation is an important step in avoiding Possible Disciplinary Actions
a possible fight. Group fights, pre-meditated fights, • Teacher-Student-Parent-Administrator Conference and/or
violent attacks, and/or fighting after intervention • Suspension (3-10 days)
efforts were made, could result in arrest. The • Disciplinary Reassignment
safety of our students is paramount. • Police Notification
Verbal Altercations – arguments that escalate to • Expulsion
threatening or profane nature or instigation of a GROUP 5:
physical fight may also result in suspension. These These acts of misconduct include those illegal or criminal
situations are serious disruptions to the student behaviors that most seriously disrupt the orderly
educational environment. Repeated violations of educational process such as the following:
this nature will be subject to elevated discipline per 5-1 Aggravated assault
the STPSB district handbook. Note: A 2nd offense 5-2 Aggravated battery
or higher for fighting or any other type of violent 5-3 Arson
act could result in a recommendation for 5-4 Battery
expulsion. 5-5 Bomb threat
5-6 Burglary
Failure to Wear ID – ID’s are required and must be 5-7 Delivery or distribution of any controlled dangerous
worn in a visible area above the waist. If a student substance
forgets or loses their ID they are required to 5-8 Disorderly conduct
purchase a daily temporary ID from a teacher or 5-9 Engaging in any other illegal behavior
Student Services PRIOR TO SECOND HOUR CLASS 5-10 False activation of fire alarm
or upon check in. Detention is assigned for failure 5-11 Possession or under the influence of alcohol, look-a-like
to wear ID or failure to purchase a current substance, or mood-altering chemical or drug
temporary ID. Discipline will be considered “willful 5-12 Possession or under the influence of any controlled
disobedience” if a student has his/her ID on their dangerous substance
person, yet refuses to wear it properly. ID’s are to 5-13 Robbery
be worn around the neck or on a clip-on type 5-14 Sex violations
badge holder. Temporary ID’s are to be placed on 5-15 Trespassing
the left or right chest area in the area of the pocket 5-16 Use, possession, and/or concealing of a weapon or
on a t-shirt. ID’s are not to be tied to book sack and look-alike firearm
slung over shoulder. 5-17 Wearing or possessing body armor on school property
Listed next are group 4 and 5 acts of misconduct. Refer to 5-18 Vandalism/criminal damage of personal property of
the St. Tammany Parish Handbook on Attendance, school personnel or school property2
Discipline, and Student Records for detailed information on Possible Disciplinary Actions
behaviors that seriously disrupt the educational process in • Suspension
- 11 -• Disciplinary Reassignment athletic shorts worn under pants. Shoulders are to be
• Police Notification completely covered.
• Expulsion *Any article of clothing with suggestive/profane symbols,
words, or advertisements of products or substances
DRESS CODE prohibited by the St. Tammany Parish School Board is
Providing an effective learning environment for all students prohibited. Sex, drug, or alcohol related innuendos or
includes expectations that students are well-kempt, graphic tees are strictly prohibited. Styles never should be
dressed and groomed in a manner that permits them to such that they represent a collective or individual protest.
actively participate in school and that does not distract the *No see-through or sheer shirts are permitted, and no skin
education process. Student dress and grooming are not to may show between the bottom garment and top garment
adversely affect the student's participation in classes, in any position. Crop tops and shoulder exposed shirts or
school programs, or other school-related activities. Student “off the shoulder” shirts are not allowed.
dress and grooming are not to cause a distraction to the *Females must not have any area of chest or cleavage
learning environment. Extremes in style and fit in student exposed.
dress and extremes in style of grooming will not be *All caps, hats, hair wraps, stocking caps, hoods, head
permitted. School administrators maintain the right to scarves, and bandannas are banned from school campus
determine extremes in styles of dress and grooming and during school hours. Head bands must be used in the hair
appropriateness and suitability for school wear. and not wrapped on forehead nor may they be of the
Information on the School System Uniform Policy is bandanna type material.
available on the System Web site at www.stpsb.org. *Shorts, skorts, skirts, and dresses must not be more than 5
A violation of student dress regulations is a Group 2 offense inches above the top of the knee for males and females. If
in the Code of Conduct and results in disciplinary action walking or sitting causes shorts or skirts to rise to more
that includes suspension. than five inches above the knee, then it is a violation.
Policies regarding dress and grooming stress the *Tights worn as pants or leggings must be 100% opaque (no
importance of reducing distractions that inhibit learning level of sheer accepted) and must be worn with a shirt that
and are addressed as an attempt to enhance the safe partially or completely covers the posterior and must NOT
learning environment. Final interpretation of the dress code be sheer or see through in any capacity. If undergarments
and violations rest solely with administration. can be visualized through the pants, then student must
change. If a shirt, sweater, or jacket is worn as a cover up,
Dress Code Requirements for ALL students:
the shirt underneath, if visible, should fall below the
*Body piercing ornaments are limited to the ears only. No
waistline of the leggings and completely covering mid drift.
facial rings/piercings are allowed. Extremes are not
If tights or leggings are worn under regulation length
allowed.
clothing, the level of opacity is student choice. For example,
*No student may wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or
tights may be sheer if worn under shorts, provided the
sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, blade, symbols, sign or
shorts are within 5" from the top of the knees.
other things that are evidence of affiliation in any gang.
*Pajamas, robes, or blankets are banned. If student is cold
*Hair should be clean and not extreme in coloration. An
natured, dress appropriately and keep a jacket handy.
acceptable, well-groomed haircut will be required of male
*Pants and shorts must clearly sit or be secured at waist
students. Styles never should be such that they represent a
level, with no undergarments revealed. [Note: An
collective or individual protest.
undergarment is anything worn under the outer layer of
• Hair - Hair must be clean and not unusually
clothing and includes underwear, tights, shorts, etc.]
colored. Sculptured hair styles that include pictures,
*Pants torn or excessively worn at the knee, pocket, thigh,
symbols, letters, numbers, or hair in curlers, rollers, or
or hip areas are considered extreme and are not allowed.
excessively teased, etc., will not be permitted.
No skin should ever be visible more than 5 inches above
• Facial Hair - Male students in grades 9-12 may
the knee and includes tears in pants.
wear a neatly trimmed mustache, beard, or goatee.
*Flip-flops, slippers, backless “between the toe” sandals, or
*Mohawks or extreme sculptured styles are not allowed.
slides are not permitted. These type shoes are easily
Styles never should be such that they represent a collective
stepped on during passing between classes and are often
or individual protest. Any pictures, symbols, letters,
broken. They can also cause accidents when stepped on
numbers, etc. shaved into the hair will not be permitted.
causing students to trip and/or cause hallway congestion or
*Hoods are NEVER allowed inside any school building. They
injury.
are not to be worn on campus during regular school hours
*Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building at any time.
except outdoors in inclement weather when absolutely
*St. Tammany Parish students in grades 9-12 are required
necessary.
to wear student school I.D. or temporary ID visible above
*Students are not allowed to wear tank tops, muscle shirts,
the waist during regular school hours.
sleeveless shirts, or undershirts as outer garments. Under
garments that are visible are not acceptable; this includes
Each morning during the first block of time, teachers will
send any student suspected of violating the dress code to
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